Strictly fans believe Pete Wicks is set for a major ITV role – and they’re calling for the current host to be replaced!

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Fans are calling for Strictly star Pete Wicks to take over a beloved ITV show.

Viewers are convinced that former Towie star Pete is set to host a dog-loving program, replacing the current presenter.

TV watchers have taken to social media to express their views that former Strictly star Pete take over from Alison Hammond to front Paul O’Grady’s For The Love Of Dogs.

Fans commented online: “Sack Alison Hammond and give Pete her job. He would be so good on For The Love Of Dogs.”

A second added: “He probably will now he’s become more of a name off of Strictly.”

A third agreed: “Came on to say exactly the same. He has the same empathy for dogs as Paul O’Grady did and anyone can see that.”

A fourth penned: “Should have had Pete take over from Paul O’Grady. He’s a true dog lover like Paul was.”

“Petition for Pete to become the new presenter on For The Love Of Dogs,” urged another.

The swarthy star told fans in a recent video online: “It’s no secret that I love dogs and between all of the craziness of the past few months, there’s nothing better than getting to spend time with Eric and Peggy.”

The Essex lad is already set to front a new programme, Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, which offers a behind the scenes look at the realities of animal rescue working with Basildon Dogs Trust.